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Bald Guys On The BenchAuthor: Graham Cohen and Scott Wasco
Bald Guys on the Bench is a sports comedy podcast for the everyday fan, by the everyday fan. Join PGA professional, Scott Wasco, and sports enthusiast, Graham Cohen, as we share our knowledge and unique observations from the NFL, NBA, Baseball, NHL, and PGA Tour. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Rivers Returns, Chiefs Fall, Chaos Reigns
Episode 178
Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
Send us a textRecorded December 14th, 2025A 44-year-old quarterback doesn’t just stroll back into the NFL and steady a two-minute drill in Seattle… unless his name is Philip Rivers. We unpack the most cinematic moment of Week 15, from Rivers’ reunion with Shane Steichen’s offense to the precision throws that sparked a sideline full of goosebumps and a high school team cheering from afar. It wasn’t just nostalgia—it was a masterclass in processing and timing under pressure.Meanwhile, the Chargers’ defense turned the rivalry with Kansas City on its head, sweeping the Chiefs with edge pressure, disguised coverages, and well-timed takeaways. We get honest about what’s actually wrong in KC: a ravaged offensive line, a quarterback gutting it out, aging weapons, and a cap sheet that’s about to bite. Is the dynasty over or just dented? We break down what the film says, what the numbers say, and what the offseason needs to fix. Then we zoom out to a different firestorm: Michigan’s coaching implosion. From social media receipts to recruiting optics and leadership failures, we talk about how programs try to protect the shield—and why that doesn’t work in a screenshot world.There were monsters on defense, too. Miles Garrett continued a Defensive Player of the Year campaign for the ages, closing in on the single-season sack mark with violent hands and perfect bend. The AFC East tightened after the Bills erased a massive deficit, and we dig into the tiebreaker math that might decide seeding. Over in the NFC, the Rams’ second-half adjustments and multi-tight end looks made them look like the most complete team standing, while injuries to key playmakers scrambled confidence in would-be contenders.If you love the sport when it gets messy and meaningful—when legacies shift, rosters wobble, and December turns pretenders into pumpkins—this one’s for you. Hit play, ride the highs and rants with us, then tell a friend who needs football therapy. Subscribe, share, and drop a review with your boldest playoff prediction. Who’s surging at the right moment?#baldguysonthebench #graboneandcrackone #nfl #philiprivers #lachargers #steelers #chiefs #sherronemoore #michiganwolverines
